LBC’s Theo Usherwood is feared to have coronavirus and is being treated for pneumonia

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

China’s leading medical advisor denies the coronavirus originates in Wuhan

China’s chief medical advisor DENIES the coronavirus originates in Wuhan as he blasts the claim as ‘irresponsible’ Epidemiologist Dr Zhong Nanshan rebuked the widely held belief yesterday ‘It is irresponsible to conclude lightly before [the matter] is clarified,’ he said His statement came as cases are falling rapidly in China but soaring globally A Beijing’s … Read more

Samsung shuts down Experience Stores across the US and Canada over fears of coronavirus

Samsung is the latest tech giant to fall victim to a coronavirus shutdown. The South Korean firm announced the closure of its Experience Stores across the US and Canada to help limit the spread of the virus. Repair Centers will continue to stay open, but will be working on a limited schedule – Monday to … Read more

Britain could start to lift drastic social restriction measures by summer, expert claims

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Massive queues of people wait to enter China to stay safe during coronavirus pandemic 

As the coronavirus outbreak sweeps across the world, overseas Chinese are now flocking back to their homeland to stay safe whatever the cost may be. New pictures circulating on social media purport to show massive queues of travellers waiting to pass a border checkpoint to enter mainland China after the centre of the outbreak moved … Read more

Air pollution in New York City falls rapidly as people stay home amid coronavirus crisis

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Lana Condor accuses Trump of endangering Asians by repeatedly calling COVID-19 the ‘Chinese virus’

Lana Condor accuses Trump of endangering Asians by repeatedly calling COVID-19 the ‘Chinese virus’ The 22-year-old actress accused President Donald Trump of endangering Asians by continuing to refer to COVID-19 as the ‘China virus’ The Vietnamese-born American actress posted a note on Instagram Story  asking Trump to ‘Be better’  ‘You have no idea the ramifications … Read more

Chinese province of Wuhan reports NO new coronavirus cases for the first time

Chinese province of Wuhan reports NO new coronavirus cases for the first time since the deadly outbreak began there China’s Hubei province and its city of Wuhan reported no new cases Thursday  Despite this their were eight new deaths in province, Wuhan accounting for six  Health Ministry reported 34 cases across mainland China, all of … Read more

Iran sees its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day  

Iran sees its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day again as fatalities rise by 147 to 1,135, with infections now at 17,161 Coronavirus has killed 147 more people, bringing Iran’s overall death toll to 1,135  Another 1,192 infections confirmed in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 17,161  Deputy Health Minister concerned ‘bazaars … Read more